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Questions That You Can Pose To Your Doctor About IBS
May 15, 2008 |
Your doctor may already have a protocol that he uses for patients with IBS. He may prefer to prescribe you certain medications for relief. However, it is in your best interest to understand more about your condition and to make an informed decision about the treatment that you take. Here are some questions that you can pose to your doctor about IBS:
1. Is Medication Necessary?
Medications alone may not solve your problem altogether. Worse still, most of them do carry with them side effects. Hence, it will be good if you can determine the triggers to your IBS symptoms and check to see if there are any treatment options, other than medications.
2. What Type Of Diet Should I Be On?
Diet plays a huge factor in your IBS symptoms. Therefore, get a specific list of what you can or cannot eat from your doctor. Ask him for help in creating a diet plan that suits your needs. Alternatively, ask him for a referral to a nutritionist.
3. Are My Kids At Risk?
While IBS does not appear to be a hereditary disease, the fact that you are stressed can also mean that your kids are also under stress. Discuss ways that can help your kids manage or cope.
4. How Can I Tell My Family About IBS?
You may find it difficult to talk to anyone about your Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) condition. Afterall, it can be considered a rather embarassing one to have! Additionally, it may be hard to fully grasp the full complexities of your condition and having to explain to another person is not quite up your alley. You may want to check with your doctor if he has got brochures or information leaflets that you can pass to your family and friends. Consider carrying around at least one with you, just in case you run into someone you know outside.
Your doctor should be your number one resource for information on IBS. Hence the next time you pay him a visit, get the list of your questions ready. You should work hand in hand together to beat your IBS symptoms.
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